Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL KATHMANDU
Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal
Meeting and assistance at the airport
You will be welcomed with Khada (Tibetan silk scarf) or flower garland outside the arrival terminal gate by our representative.
You will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2: KATHMANDU
Morning, half-day tour of old Kathmandu city, its Durbar square, myriad of temples including the temple residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari. Proceed on to Swoyambhunath Stupa. Swoyambhunath is a Buddhist Stupa said to be more than 2000 years old, is perched on a hillock 77 meters above the valley floor and offering a bird’s eye view of the Kathmandu City.
Afternoon, tour of Bhaktapur - the "City of Devotees" and the home of medieval art and architecture, a classic showcase of medieval Nepalese town life. Walk through the brick paved Palace Square overlooked by the Palace of the 55 windows with its imposing Golden Gate, The Pashupatinath Temple built as a replica of the original in Kathmandu overlooked by the finely carved Chyasalin Mandap in the centre. Walk to the Nyatapole Temple the five storied Pagoda, the tallest temple in the country guarded by a series of mythical animals and deities overlooking the Bhairav temple dedicated to the Tantric deity of Bhairav.
Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3: KATHMANDU - POKHARA
Morning, drive to Pokhara valley (200 kms / 5-6 hrs), famed for its emerald lakes and awesome snow peaks looming overhead. Transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day is free.
Overnight at your hotel in Pokhara.
Day 4: POKHARA - DHAMPUS (1800 M) (3 HRS WALK)
Morning, drive to Phedi (22 Kms/30 mins). Commence trek. Walk along a steep uphill trail to Dhampus village.
Rest of the day is free.
Overnight at the local Lodge/tea house in Dhampus.
Day 5: DHAMPUS - LANDRUNG (1680 M) (6 HRS WALK)
After breakfast, continue your walk along a soft uphill trail through protected forest land which is almost like a gentle staircase. Cross over a small windy pass and descend slowly to the village of Landrung in the afternoon.
Overnight at the local lodge/ tea house in Landrung
Day 6: LANDRUNG-CHOMRONG (2170 M) (6 HRS WALK
A steep descent through the dense and dark forest to a beautiful village located on the lap of giant Annapurna massive is known as Chomrong.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Chomrong.
Day 7: CHOMRONG - HIMALAYA (2920 M) (5 HRS WALK
Today, trek from Chomrong till Himalaya. During your five-hour walking, you cross Modi Khola, pass through Khuldigar, Bamboo, and Doban and finally reach Himalaya.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Himalaya.
Day 8: HIMALAYA - MACHHAPUCHHRE BASE CAMP (3720 M) (6 HRS WALK)
Trek from Himalaya to Machhapuchhare Basecamp, a grassy moraine platform.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Machhapuchhare Basecamp.
Day 9: MACHHAPUCHHRE BASE CAMP - ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (4095 M) - DOBAN (2700 M) (7 HRS WALK)
The trail continues gradual ascending Annapurna Base Camp. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by spectacular mountains.
Later, trek down to Doban
Overnight at the local lodge/teahouse in Doban.
Day 10: DOBAN-CHOMRONG (2170 M) (5 HRS WALK)
Descend to Chomrong from Doban through dense forests of rhododendron and bamboo across Annapurna mountain range.
Overnight at the local lodge at Chomrong.
Day 11: CHOMRONG - GHANDRUNG (1980 M) (5 HRS WALK)
Trek from Chomrong till Ghandrung, which offers witness unique culture, tradition and custom of Gurung community.
Overnight at the local lodge at Ghandrung.
Day 12: GHANDRUNG - NAYAPOOL - POKHARA
After breakfast, trek down to Syauli Bazaar via Kimche. Continue on to Birethanti village. A short walk down from Birethanti is Nayapool. Drive back to Pokhara (42 kms/1 hrs)
Rest of the day is free.
Overnight at your hotel in Pokhara.
Day 13: POKHARA - KATHMANDU
After breakfast, commence your return journey back to Kathmandu.
(Possibility to fly back with supplementary charge)
Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.